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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.35, 891.53 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.35, 891.53 and 269.65 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.35 : 891.53 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.35/891.53 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.35x = 891.53 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.35x = 240,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,401.06/594.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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